Gender Dynamics and Work-Life Balance in the Era of Hybrid Work: The Social Impact of Remote Work on Families

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Published: 2023-07-16
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Work from home, Gender roles, Family dynamics, Work-life balance, Hybrid work, Division of responsibilities, Social structure

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Mochamad Irfan
University of Mayjen Sungkono Mojokerto
Didit Darmawan
Sunan Giri University of Surabaya, Indonesia
Leonel da Costa
Universidade Da Pas Unpaz Dili Timor-Leste

Abstract

The transformation of work models due to technological advances and global conditions has prompted many companies to implement hybrid or remote work systems. This research aims to examine how these changes affect family dynamics, particularly in terms of gender role division and work-life balance. Using a literature review approach to international publications between 2000 and 2010, this research found that while remote work offers flexibility, it also reinforces gender inequality in family responsibilities and complicates the management of boundaries between work and personal life. Women consistently experience a double workload, while men tend to maintain traditional roles. Besides, factors such as cultural views, institutional support, and work structures play a crucial role in determining the impact of this work model on the quality of family relationships. This research emphasizes that structural changes in the work system must be accompanied by critical reflection on the social and cultural values that govern relationships within the family. The theoretical and practical implications of these findings open up space for the development of work policies that are more gender-equitable and emotionally balanced.

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Vol. 3 No. 2 (2023): Journal of Social Science Studies (JOS3)

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Irfan, M., Darmawan, D. ., & Leonel da Costa. (2023). Gender Dynamics and Work-Life Balance in the Era of Hybrid Work: The Social Impact of Remote Work on Families. Journal of Social Science Studies, 3(2), 161-168. https://jos3journals.id/index.php/jos3/article/view/266

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